CRISTIN BRUGGEMANHistory - Magic - Adventure

Welcome to my site.

I’m Cristin, an American living in Belgium and the author of adventuresome historical fantasy novels for kids and teens.

Born in Japan, I moved twelve times before graduating high school, making me the proverbial new girl. Books were the friends I never had to say goodbye to, and poetry was my first love. When I finished school, I continued my rootless existence and spent the whole of my twenties traveling the world with a non-profit. I’ve visited over thirty countries, and I speak three languages.

A few years ago I put down roots in the Belgian Ardennes, where I live with my Flemish husband and our four daughters. If I’m not working on my latest book, you’ll probably find me off storming a castle (with my camera), wandering through tangled old forests, or having my French pronunciation corrected by small children.

If you like inspiring quotes and a healthy dose of writerly angst, connect with me on Twitter. For pictures of castles, ancient doors that look like portals to other worlds, and the occasional poem, find me on Instagram. And if you’d like heartfelt pep talks right in your inbox, sign up for my bi-monthly newsletter.

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